Description

4-Fluoro-3-Picoline Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt derivative of picoline, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing the 4-fluoro-3-methylpyridine moiety into complex molecular architectures, enabling the development of novel active ingredients. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new drugs and crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require fluorinated pyridine components.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorinated heterocyclic compounds and their properties.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Integral in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-3-Picoline Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1263282-40-1
Molecular Formula	C6H7ClFN
Molecular Weight	147.58 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-fluoropyridine hydrochloride; 4-Fluoro-3-methylpyridine hydrochloride; 4-Fluoro-3-picoline HCl; 4-F-3-Pic·HCl; 1263282-40-1; 4-Fluoro-3-methylpyridinium chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-3-Picoline Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.